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CFL Panel - Digging at Durant and the Rider Slump

The losses continue to pile up for the riders. As the team tries to snap out of a 4 game losing streak, our CFL Panel looks at what coaches and players should be doing to get the team back on track.

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U of R President Vianne Timmons trying to move on

President Vianne Timmons narrowly averted a non-confidence vote last week. Many professors are concerned about a lack of financial transparency and the direction the university is headed. Host Sheila Coles put those concerns to President Timmons.

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Sk Company Leads the Way in Medical Marijuana

A new government medical marijuana program is expected to provide 450-thousand Canadians with quality bud, and a SK company is leading the way. Sheila Coles spoke with Brent Zettl, the president and CEO of Prairie Plant Systems in Saskatoon.

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Naked Hot Yoga in Regina

Please leave your clothes at the door, guys. We spoke to Johnny Trinh, the instructor of Saskatchewan's first Naked Hot Yoga class for men.

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Political Panel: Post Referendum

Murray Mandryk makes sense of the referendum fallout on our political panel.

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Mayor Fougere on Regina's Referendum

Can you remember the last time a "civic" issue got people so fired up? We spoke to Michael Fougere, the Mayor of Regina to find what happens now that the "No" votes won.

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Saskatoon Morning Goes to Air Sep 26

Saskatoon Morning, CBC's Saskatoon Morning Show will hit the airwaves Thursday morning. The Morning Edition spoke to Saskatoon Morning host Leisha Grebinski about what they have in store for Saskatoon listeners.

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Sgt. Ernie Louttit's Last Day on the Job

He was known affectionately on the streets of Saskatoon as "Indian Ernie", now after 27 years as a beat cop Sgt. Ernie Louttit is retiring and publishing a memoir. He stopped by studio to talk to Sheila as he starts his last day on the job.

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Saskatchewan's Emerging Artists

This year there are six up and comers in the running for the Emerging Artist Award at the Lieutenant Governor's Arts Awards. The CBC's Nichole Huck dropped by to spotlight these rising stars on Saskatchewan's Art Scene.

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Political Panel: Social Services Under Fire

The department's handling of an aboriginal child in Saskatchewan made national headlines. We look at the fallout with our political panel.

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CFL Panel - Player Conduct

Does the arrest of 3 Rider players last week hijack the team's chances at a Grey Cup? How should the organization handle this situation? Brent Hawkins and Carly Agro looking at player conduct away from the field on today's CFL Panel.

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The History of P3's in Canada

Next Wednesday, people in Regina will decide how the city's waste water treatment plant will be paid for and run. CBC's Dani Mario told us about Canadian P3 plans that have worked -- and the ones that didn't.

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BC's Children's Watchdog Criticial of SK Social Services

The BC Children's advocate has released a scathing report on how a young girl from BC ended up suffering horrific abuse and neglect at the hands of her grandfather and his wife in Saskatchewan.

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Concerns about spraying for Elm Bark Beetle in Regina

We love our elms, but there are risks associated with the spray used to control Elm bark beetle. Sheila spoke with one woman who says the risks aren't worth it, and then she spoke to the man in charge of spraying for the city of Regina.

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Private Medical Records Faxed to Northern School

A school near La Loche has been getting confidential medical files for six months now. We spoke to the school's frustrated principal and the province's privacy commissioner about why this is happening.

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Wudu Washing Stations at University of Regina

A changing demographic on campus means Universities needs to respond to changing needs. Coming up, we'll take you to the University of Regina campus where special wudu washing stations for Muslim students have recently been installed.

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Boombox Winner REVEALED!

Meadow Lake's Jana Ross walked away with the grand prize last night. Ross wowed judges with her clothing line idea - Bannock Republic.

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Unclaimed Lotto Money

The winner of a 649 lottery last month hasn't claimed the prize. We'll check in with the lottery corporation about possible reasons for the delay.

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Grieving On-line

We talk to a Regina mother who recently lost her child to cancer and is now finding comfort and support through a facebook page.

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Kirby Wirchenko at TIFF

We catch up with our TIFF insider on the movies and movie stars he's seen.

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Charlie Angus inspired by Saskatchewan Book

James Daschuck's book "Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life" was the inspiration for a song by politician and singer Charlie Angus. Angus joined Sheila in studio to perform his song "Thousands Died"

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Political Panel - Children in the Justice System

A child is dead, police believe at the hands of another child. How, as a society, do we deal with someone too young to put through the justice system? Our political panel weighs in.

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Crowded Classrooms

Find out just how quickly the school population growing in our major cities and what does that mean for school divisions.

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Happy 101st Birthday Floyd Trusty

We spoke to Prince Albert man Floyd Trusty on his 101st birthday. Listen to his inspiring story to find out what his secret is and what advice he has for the younger generations.

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Hayley Wickenheiser

We check in with Hayley Wickenheiser as she and 26 other hockey players are intensely training for the Winter Olympics.

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March On Washington

We look back on the March on Washington through the eyes of a Saskatchewan man who was there.

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Bus Driver Safety

Bus drivers want to authorities to crack down on people who attack them.

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Foster Homes for Adults

We check back in with a foster family concerned about people in need of care as adults.

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Saskatchewan's Top Cop Russ Mirasty Retires

A lot has changed since Russ Mirasty joined the RCMP in 1976. We spoke to the first ever First Nation Commanding Officer of Saskatchewan's RCMP as he starts his last day on the job.

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Federal Electoral Boundaries

We talk to John Courtney, one of the people who has reshaped the boundaires in this province.

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Recreating Childhood Photos

We talk to a Saskatchewan man who has jumped on the recreating childhood photo bandwagon.

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The effects of FASD on Sentencing

The Canadian Bar Association is looking at how the courts deals with people suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Fatal Crop Dusting Crash

We speak with a Fire Chief on after a third recent crop dusting crash.

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Mayor Michael Fougere on referendum campaigning

Regina folks will be heading to the polls on Sept 25 to choose how they will pay for and operate a new wastewater treatment plant in Regina. That means campaigning is in full swings for both people in favour of P3's and those opposed.

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Wastewater referendum in full campaign mode

Regina folks will be heading to the polls on Sept 25 to choose how they will pay for and operate a new wastewater treatment plant in Regina. That means campaigning is in full swing for both sides. We spoke with Zoe Magnus, a CUPE organizer from BC.

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How will the Senate expense scandal affect the Conservatives?

Senator Pamela Wallin has some explaining to do, but the Conservatives who appointed her aren't exactly coming to her defence. We looked at the possible fallout for the Tories in light of Wallin's expense claim audit.

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SK Political Science Prof weighs in on Wallin

University of Saskatchewan Political Science Professor Charles Smith brings a Saskatchewan perspective to the Senator Pamela Wallin controversy.

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The Problem with Faux Fashion Headdresses

Stefani finds out why faux feather headdresses are so offensive to many First Nations people, after H and M stores pulled them from their shelves.

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Dexter Needs A Home

Jacqueline Rennebohm loves her guide dog, Dexter. But the German Shepherd is taking an early retirement and needs a new home. Jacqueline and Dexter join Stefani in studio.

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CFL Panel coaches

Our CFL panel looks at coaching.

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Orange Zone Safety

It's been nearly a year since an 18 year old Ashley Richards was killed on a highway construction site near Midale. We spoke to her boss Josh Safronetz about whether things have changed for people working in orange zones since this tragic event.

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Rosanne Cash on the Morning Edition

She lived in Johnny Carson's house and has a very famous father but Rosanne Cash has worked hard to make a name for herself. I spoke to the singer leading up to her performance at the Regina Folk Festival.

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Saskatchewan's Own Gunsmoke

Growing up between the 50s and the 70s - a lot of children wanted to be just like Marshall Matt Dillon from the TV show Gunsmoke. But one Saskatchewan man never grew out of it. And now he's building his own "Dodge City" in the middle of rural Saskatchewan

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Smoking on Patios

If you're sitting on a restaurant patio in Saskatoon you're not allowed to smoke. But in Regina, you can. We brought you the latest from a man who has studied air quality on patios.

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Shark Not on the Menu

It's shark week - and one Regina pub is celebrating by NOT serving shark on their menu. We'll talk to Lancaster's Taphouse about their change in plans after a huge backlash from customers on social media.

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Smarten Up Boys

For decades, standardized tests showed boys outperforming girls in math and sciences. Today, that's no longer the case. Girls are outperforming boys in elementary classes. Ted finds out why from Dr. James Brown in our Saskatoon studio.

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Living the Potash Life

There is uncertainty in the Potash Belt. We caught up Pauline Chewka, the Mayor of Esterhazy. She told us how people in that town have learned to cope with the ups and downs of the potash industry.

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Wheat Board Monopoly to Free Market - One Year Later

A year ago today, the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly ended. Prairie farmers were able to sell their wheat and barley on their own. And that change has been met with mixed reaction.

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New Bridge in Saskatoon

It's the first new bridge in Saskatoon in 30 years and residents are hoping it will help save hours off their weekly commutes. We spoke to the Mayor of Saskatoon about the new circle drive south bridge opening today.

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RCMP First Responders

A devastating car crash near Lloydminster this weekend left six teenagers dead. It was enough to make anyone watching the news feel sick, but how do the emergency crews feel when responding to trauma like that? We spoke to RCMP spokesperson Rob King.

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Political Panel - Leaders' Meeting

Murray Mandryk talks about what is on - and off - the table at the first ministers meeting at Niagara on the Lake.

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CFL Panel - Playing Injured

The Morning Edition's CFL Panel reconvenes with guest host Ted Deller. This week, CFL Insiders Brent Hawkins and Carly Agro look at why players take the field when they're not one-hundred per cent.

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Saskatoon's Housing Crunch

Mary-Ann McLeod and her 73 year old mother are afraid they'll be homeless a week from now in Saskatoon. How did they reach this point? Our reporter Jennifer Quesnel brought us their story.

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Changes to Credit Card Fees

Would you pay more to use your credit card? That's the question many are asking ahead of today's ruling on credit card fees by the Canadian competition bureau. We spoke to a finance expert how this decision could affect you.

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The Story Behind the Waste Water Petition

The City of Regina announces today whether it will validate a petition against a proposed waste water treatment plant. How did petitioners manage to push the city so far? We spoke to municipal reporter Vanessa Brown about what has led up to today's decis

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Fine Dining in Rural Saskatchewan

The Morning Edition's Eric Anderson tells Sheila about the new trend of fine dining in rural Saskatchewan.

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Conquering Her Snake Fears

CBC's Bonnie Allen was excited to do a story on snakes, except for the fact that she was afraid of them. How did she conquer her fear? Bonnie joins Sheila in studio, along with her pet snake Ssssam, to explain the process.

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Target Arrives in Saskatchewan

American retail giant Target has arrived in Saskatchewan. Three stores just opened in the province. Sheila speaks with UofR Marketing Professor Lisa Watson about the impact this will have on Saskatchewan consumers.

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Extreme Weather

Sheila speaks with Dillon McFadyen who filmed a tornado near his home in Hague and with Environment Canada's David Phillips about yesterday's extreme weather.

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Beekeeping Buddies

Hear the story of one woman mentoring another in the art of beekeeping.

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CFL Panel - Team Chemistry

Sheila will be joined by our CFL Insiders Brent Hawkins and Carly Agro throughout the season to go beyond the X's and O's of CFL Football. Today, the panel looks at how teams build chemistry and come together on and off the field.

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Cows Killed By Lightning

A group of cattle huddled together during a violent storm last week near Yellow Creek, Saskatchewan. After the storm passed, 18 were dead. Struck by lightning. Sheila speaks with farmer Stephen Wielgosz about what happened on his farm.

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Busy Mother-Baby Unit in Regina

Sheila hears from a new Southey mom who says the mother-baby unit at Regina's General Hospital is too busy to handle all the women who are giving birth there, and we'll find out what the health region has to say to her concerns.

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Cyberattacks in Saskatchewan

The attacks are relentless, coming twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Hackers want into the Government of Saskatchewan computer network. Keeping them out is a cat-and-mouse game of technology. CBC's Dan Zakreski joins Sheila to explain this game.

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The Problems with Flood Predictions

Greg Dionne, the Mayor of PA, is frustrated with the government's inaccurate water predictions. Then we spoke to the Water Security Agency about the science behind flood water predictions.

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